Whistling Arrow (uncertain)

31-48-151

From: Brazil | Matto Grosso | Upper Xingu River | Kuluseu River Mouth

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 31-48-151
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Yawalapiti
Provenience Brazil | Matto Grosso | Upper Xingu River | Kuluseu River Mouth
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Reed (plant) | Resin (material) | Tucum Nut | Fiber
Description

See 31-48-140. Wax head. Tucum nut whistling bulb placed about midway on shaft. Butt reinforced with cotton binding.

Length 188.7 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Credit Line Matto-Grosso Expedition, Vincenzo Petrullo, 1931

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